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Stiffness and pain in my ankel
I met with an accident on 3rd January 2020. Where my left ankle got internally damaged . After 5 days of my accident , got to know cellulitis has formed in my leg . And the same area above ankel bone it has got infected. Cellulitis got cured but the infection increased after antibiotics was stopped. Infection was removed surgically. Than now my wound has healed. But when I try to stand for minimum of 30 minute also there is a swelling along with severe pain internally even though I'm tying crepe bandage. Swelling comes down only if my leg is elevated.
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It normal for swelling to be there for up to six months but not the pain. Consult orthopaedic dr near you. Make sure your infection settled.
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Do aggressive ankle stretching exercises. In the meantime wear footwear which are tall from behind.
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It takes "6 months to 1 year" for the swelling to get back to normal.
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Take care of your pain with analgesics when required. No need to take pain killers regularly.
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Elevate limb often.
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Have patience, practice all advice of your treating Doctor. Recovery takes time. Get advice from an Orthopaedic Surgeon who will check your X Ray to rule out bony involvement, and get ESR & CRP for status of infection
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Dr. Sandeep Saraf Agarwal
Orthopedist
10 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Apply below knee stockings...post xray..?
Swelling take time to subside..
Get your CBP ,CRP ,IL, Urine routine and culture..
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